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Davideckstein7

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Overuse of alcohol during pregnancy may result in fetal alcohol syndrome in the child. This syndrome features neurodevelopmental symptoms such as structural brain abnormalities, small head size, and
 
  A) immune system deficiencies.
   B) breathing abnormalities.
   C) sudden infant death syndrome.
   D) abnormal gait.

Question 2

Alcohol abuse may result in Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, which is characterized by the inability to learn from experience and
 
  A) custodial care in some cases.
   B) a decrement in visual processing.
   C) episodes of violent aggression.
   D) a lesion in the frontal lobe.



whitcassie

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A



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